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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 702 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 702 and 298.98 is: 412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 702 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/702 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 702 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 209,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,883.96/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.46

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